2000 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · W213 ACX
2000 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 41,191 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W213 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 41,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W213 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Fiesta (W213 ACX) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Body panel insecure wing at lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
W213 ACX Mileage History
- 02/06/202327,587 mi
- 05/06/202327,587 mi
- 12/06/202435,321 mi+7,734 mi
- 05/08/202541,178 mi+5,857 mi
- 05/11/202541,191 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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